Electronic device

Abstract

Electronic device with: a first body having a working surface; and a second body having a main body and a support body, wherein the main body has an operating surface, wherein the main body is rotatably coupled to the first body and the support body at respective opposite edges of the main body; wherein the electronic device is operable in a stand mode, wherein in the stand mode, an end of the main body coupled to the first body and a free end of the support body rest on a support surface, and an end of the main body coupled to the support body and an end of the support body coupled to the main body are remote from the support surface.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] This application relates to the field of manufactured goods and in particular to an electronic device. BACKGROUND

[0002] As society evolves, electronic devices such as laptops are increasingly used in people's productivity and lives.

[0003] A type of electronic device includes a first body and a second body. The first body is disposed at one end of the second body and is rotatable about the second body. If an opening angle of the first body relative to the second body is 0 degrees, a working surface of the first body abuts against an operation surface of the second body (that is, the side surface with an input device, such as a keyboard). If the device is in a stand mode, the first body stands upright, the second body is supported by a support surface, and the second body is located at a back of the first body.

[0004] However, if the electronic device is in the stand mode, the operation surface of the first body is in direct contact with the support surface and rubs against the support surface, so that the operation surface of the first body is seriously damaged after long-term use.

[0005] Overall, it is therefore a problem that the person skilled in the art must solve to demonstrate an electronic device in which the operating surface of the first body is prevented from being damaged because it rubs against the support surface if the electronic device is in the stand mode. SUMMARY

[0006] An electronic device is provided comprising: a first body having a working surface; and a second body having a main body and a support body, the main body having an operating surface, the main body being rotatably coupled to the first body and the support body at respective opposite edges of the main body.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the electronic device, the main body is designed such that it can be rotated relative to the first body by an angle of 360 degrees.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the electronic device, the support body has a further user interface.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the electronic device, the support body can be rotated relative to the main body so that the support body is stacked against the main body.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the electronic device, the support body is rotatable relative to the main body by an angle of not less than 180 degrees.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the electronic device, the operating surface of the main body has a keyboard assembly, and the further operating surface of the support body has a touchpad assembly.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the electronic device, the support body is telescopic.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the electronic device, the electronic device is operable in a stand mode, wherein corresponding edges of the main body and the support body are arranged to rest on a support surface to prevent the operating surface of the main body from contacting the support surface in the stand mode.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the electronic device is operable in a laptop mode, wherein the main body and the support body are arranged such that they lie flat on the support surface in the laptop mode.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the electronic device is operable in a tablet mode, wherein the second body is arranged such that it lies flat against the first body in the tablet mode.

[0016] According to one embodiment, in the stand mode, the end of the main body coupled to the first body and a free end of the support body rest on the support surface; and the end of the main body coupled to the support body and the end of the support body coupled to the main body are spaced away from the support surface. In this way, the operating surface of the main body and the further operating surface of the support body are separated from the support surface, thereby preventing the operating surface of the main body and the further operating surface of the support body from being damaged due to rubbing against the support surface. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] To clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly describes the drawings, which are referred to to describe the embodiments. It is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only several embodiments of the present application, and that those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application, when the electronic device is in a laptop mode and an opening angle of a first body relative to a second body is 0 degrees; Fig. 2 is a side schematic view showing the structure of the electronic device in a stand mode according to the embodiment of the present application; Fig. 3 is a perspective schematic view showing the structure of the electronic device in the stand mode according to the embodiment of the present application; Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing the structure of the electronic device in a tablet mode according to the embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the electronic device of Fig. 4; and Fig. 6 is another schematic view showing the structure of the electronic device in the tablet mode according to the embodiment of the present application.

[0018] The reference symbols in the Fig. 1 to 6 are: 101 first body; 121 main body; and 102 second body; 122 support plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application is provided, and when the electronic device is in a stand mode, a free end of a first body is supported by a support body away from a support surface, and an operation surface of the first body is separated from the support surface of the electronic device to prevent the operation surface of the first body from being damaged by rubbing against the support surface. Further, another electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application is provided, and when the electronic device is in a stand mode, a main body and a support plate of a second body are supported on a support surface in the shape of a tent, thereby preventing an operation surface of the main body from contacting the support surface, thereby preventing the operation surface of the main body from being scratched.There is further provided another electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application, and a second body thereof has a support body that can be rotated around a main body of the second body, so that it is convenient for a user to change the usage attitude of the electronic device as needed.

[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiments of the present application. It is obvious that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments that a person skilled in the art can make without creative effort fall within the scope of the present application.

[0021] It will be Fig. 1 to 6. An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present application is shown, comprising a first body 101 and a second body 102. The first body 101 has a working surface, and the second body 102 has a main body 121 and a support body 122. The main body 121 has an operating surface. The main body 121 is rotatably coupled to the first body 101 and the support body 122 at respective opposite edges of the main body 121.

[0022] The main body 121 is designed such that it can be rotated relative to the first body 101 by an angle of 360 degrees.

[0023] The support body 122 can be rotated relative to the main body 121 so that the support body 122 can be stacked against the main body 121. And the support body 122 is rotatable relative to the main body 121 by an angle of not less than 180 degrees.

[0024] The main body 122 has another control surface. The control surface of the main body 121 has a keyboard assembly, and the other control surface of the support body 122 has a touchpad assembly.

[0025] The electronic device is operable in a stand mode, wherein corresponding edges of the main body 121 and the support body 122 are arranged to rest on a support surface to prevent the operation surface of the main body 121 from contacting the support surface in the stand mode. Specifically, in the stand mode, the main body 121 is rotated relative to the first body 101 to abut the side of the first body 101 opposite the work surface, and the support body 122 is arranged at an angle relative to the main body 121 to support the main body 121 and the first body 101.In this case, the end of the main body 121 coupled to the first body 101 and a free end of the support body 122 rest on the support surface; and the end of the main body 121 coupled to the support body 122 and the end of the support body 122 coupled to the main body 121 are spaced apart from the support surface. In this way, the operating surface of the main body 121 and the further operating surface of the support body 122 are separated from the support surface, preventing the operating surface of the main body 121 and the further operating surface of the support body 122 from being damaged due to rubbing against the support surface.

[0026] The electronic device is operable in laptop mode, with the main body 121 and the support body 122 arranged to lie flat against the support surface in laptop mode. Specifically, the side of the main body 121 opposite the operating surface and the side of the support body 122 opposite the further operating surface are in contact with the support surface, and the operating surface of the main body 121 and the further operating surface of the support body 122 face upward. This allows the user to use the electronic device normally in laptop mode.

[0027] The electronic device is also operable in a tablet mode, with the second body 102 resting flat against the first body 101 in tablet mode. More specifically, in tablet mode, the main body 121 and the support body 122 are rotated relative to the first body 101 to fully abut the side of the first body 101 opposite the work surface. This allows the user to hold and use the electronic device in tablet mode.

[0028] Reference is again made to the Fig.1 to 6. An electronic device is shown according to an embodiment of the present application, comprising a first body 101 and a second body 102. The first body 101 has a working surface and a rear surface. The second body 102 includes a main body 121 and a support body. The main body 121 has an operating surface and a rear surface. The first body 101 is arranged at one end of the main body 121 and is rotatable about the main body 121 within a preset angular range. The electronic device has a stand mode, and in the stand mode, the second body 102 is supported on a support surface, the first body 101 stands on the support surface, and the second body 102 is located at a rear side of the first body 101.The support body is configured to support a free end of the main body 121 away from the support surface of the electronic device when the electronic device is in the stand mode.

[0029] If the electronic device is in the stand mode, the free end of the main body 121 is supported by the support body away from the support surface, so that the operating surface of the main body 121 is separated from the support surface of the electronic device, thereby preventing the operating surface of the main body 121 from being damaged due to rubbing against the support surface.

[0030] In order to enable a user to conveniently use the electronic device, the preset angle range in the electronic device is from 0 degrees to 360 degrees, and when an opening angle of the first body 101 relative to the second body 102 is 0 degrees, the working surface of the first body 101 abuts against the operation surface of the second body 102.

[0031] In the electronic device according to the above-mentioned embodiment, the support body has a tabulated structure and is hingedly connected to the free end of the main body 121. An end of the main body 121 opposite the free end is hingedly arranged on the first body 101.

[0032] If the electronic device is in tablet mode, the opening angle of the first body 101 relative to the main body 121 is 360 degrees, and the user needs to contact the operation surface of the main body 121 when holding the electronic device by hand. Therefore, in order to prevent misoperation, in the electronic device according to the above-mentioned configuration, the minimum opening angle of the support body relative to the main body 121 is set to 0 degrees. If the opening angle of the support body relative to the main body 121 is 0 degrees, the support body will abut the operation surface of the main body 121 to prevent the user from directly touching the operation surface.

[0033] The electronic device has a laptop mode, and in the laptop mode, the second body 102 is supported on the support surface, the first body 101 stands on the support surface, and the second body 102 is located on one side of the working surface of the first body 101 (that is, is located near the working surface of the first body 101). To enable the user to conveniently use the electronic device in the laptop mode, the maximum opening angle of the support body relative to the main body 121 is set to not less than 180 degrees, which makes it easier for the user to unfold the main body 121 and the support body when the electronic device is in the laptop mode.Obviously, the main body 121 and the support body can also be unfolded by the user to be flat when the electronic device is in the tablet mode, thereby reducing the overall thickness of the electronic device and making it easier for the user to hold the electronic device by hand.

[0034] In the electronic device according to the above-mentioned embodiment, the second body 102 has a keyboard assembly arranged on the main body 121, and the keyboard assembly is located on the operation surface of the main body 121. The second body 102 has a touchpad assembly arranged on the support body, and the touchpad assembly is located on a first side surface of the support body. If the opening angle of the support body relative to the main body 121 is 0 degrees, the first side surface of the support body abuts against the operation surface of the main body 121.

[0035] In the electronic device according to the above-mentioned embodiment, the support body is a support leg telescopically disposed at the free end of the main body 121, and the support leg is configured to extend from the operating surface of the second body 102. When using the electronic device, the user can extend the support leg from the second body 102 and fix the support leg to allow the electronic device to be in the stand mode. To switch the electronic device to other modes, the user only needs to retract the support leg into the second body 102.

[0036] Furthermore, another device according to an embodiment of the present application is shown, which has a first body 101 and a second body 102. The first body 101 has a work surface and a rear surface. The second body 102 has a main body 121 and a support plate 122 hingedly arranged at one end of the main body 121. The main body 121 has an operation surface and a rear surface. The first body 101 is arranged at another end of the main body 121 and can be rotated about the main body 121 within a predetermined angular range. The predetermined angular range is from 0 degrees to 360 degrees. If an opening angle of the first body 101 relative to the main body 121 is 0 degrees, the work surface abuts against the operation surface. The electronic device has a laptop mode, a stand mode, and a tablet mode.If the electronic device is in the stand mode, a free end of the support plate 122 and one end of the main body 121 hingedly arranged on the first body 101 are supported on a support surface, and ends of the main body 121 and the support plate 122 hingedly connected to each other are separated from the support surface, so that the entire second body 102 is supported by the support surface of the electronic device in the shape of a tent, and the second body 102 is arranged on one side of the rear surface of the first body 101.

[0037] If the electronic device is in the stand mode, the main body 121 and the support plate 122 are angled to be supported on the support surface in the shape of a tent, which prevents the operation surface of the main body 121 from contacting the support surface of the electronic device and prevents the operation surface 121 from being damaged due to rubbing against the support surface.

[0038] When the electronic device is in laptop mode, the main body 121 and the support plate 122 are arranged to lie flat, and the entire second body 102 is configured to abut the support surface. The first body 101 is configured to stand on the support surface, and further, the second body 102 is arranged on the work surface side of the first body 101. The second body 102 is located between the first body 101 and the user when the electronic device is used by the user in laptop mode.

[0039] The first body 101 may be configured to abut against the main body 121 or configured to be separable from the main body 121 when the electronic device is in the stand mode.

[0040] When the electronic device is in tablet mode, the opening angle of the first body 101 relative to the main body 121 is 360 degrees, and the rear surface of the first body 101 abuts the main body 121. Furthermore, the support plate 122 may be configured to abut the operation surface of the main body 121 to prevent misoperation. The support plate 122 may also be configured to be flattened relative to the main body 121 to reduce the overall thickness of the electronic device and make it easier for the user to hold the electronic device by hand.

[0041] Furthermore, another electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application is presented, which can serve the user in various ways. The electronic device comprises a first body 101 and a second body 102. The second body 102 comprises a main body 121 and a support body. The first body 101 is arranged at one end of the main body 121 and is rotatable about the main body 121. The support body is arranged at another end of the main body 121 and is rotatable about the main body 121.

[0042] This electronic device allows the user to fold the carrying body as needed, bringing the electronic device into a state that is most convenient for the user to use.

[0043] In the electronic device, the first body 101 has a working surface and a first rear surface opposite to the working surface, and the main body 121 has an operation surface and a second rear surface opposite to the operation surface.

[0044] When the electronic device is in a first usage mode, both the working surface of the first body 101 and the operation surface of the main body 121 are located on a side facing the user. When the electronic device is in the first usage mode, the working surface and the operation surface are both located on the side facing the user, making it easier for the user to operate the electronic device by using the operation surface according to the content displayed on the working surface.

[0045] Further, if the electronic device is in the first use mode, the support body and the main body 121 are arranged to lie flat, or the support body is folded over to abut against the second rear surface of the main body 121.

[0046] When the electronic device is in a second use mode, the working surface of the first body 101 is located on a side facing the user, and the second body 102 is folded to a side facing away from the user. When the electronic device is in the second use mode, only the first body faces the user, allowing the user to read or perform operations such as touching the screen. The user can also adjust the distance between themselves and the first body 101 as desired.

[0047] If the electronic device is in the second use mode, the second rear surface of the main body 121 abuts against the first rear surface of the main body 101, thereby stably supporting the first body 101.

[0048] If the electronic device is in the second usage mode, the support body is rotated to a position where the support body is arranged at a predetermined angle relative to the operation surface of the main body 121, so as to support the electronic device to operate in the second usage mode. In the electronic device, the support body is rotated to form a predetermined angle relative to the operation surface of the main body 121, so as to support the electronic device to operate in the second usage mode, that is, the support body supports one end of the main body 121, which is hinged to the support body, remote from the support surface. Further, the first rear surface of the first body 101 abuts against the second rear surface of the main body 121.Therefore, the support body supports both the main body 121 and the first body 101 at the same time to allow both the first body 101 and the main body 121 to stand on the support surface in an inclined state at the same time and to facilitate a user to view the working surface of the first body 101 or operate on the working surface of the first body 101.

[0049] In the electronic device according to the above-mentioned embodiment, the preset angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 360 degrees.

[0050] If the electronic device is in the second use mode, the user can unfold the main body 121 and the support body according to the actual requirements.

[0051] The above-mentioned embodiments in the specification are described in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses primarily on describing its differences from other embodiments, and within these embodiments, reference may be made to the same or similar sections in these embodiments.

[0052] Based on the above description of the disclosed embodiments, one skilled in the art will be able to make or use the present application. It is obvious that one skilled in the art can make many modifications to these embodiments. The general principle defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the embodiments shown herein, but should be defined by the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

[1] Electronic device with: a first body having a working surface; and a second body having a main body and a support body, wherein the main body has an operating surface, wherein the main body is rotatably coupled to the first body and the support body at respective opposite edges of the main body; wherein the electronic device is operable in a stand mode, wherein in the stand mode, an end of the main body coupled to the first body and a free end of the support body rest on a support surface, and an end of the main body coupled to the support body and an end of the support body coupled to the main body are remote from the support surface. [2] The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the main body is configured to be rotatable relative to the first body by an angle of 360 degrees. [3] Electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the support body has a further operating surface. [4] The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the support body can be rotated relative to the main body so that the support body is stacked against the main body. [5] An electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the support body is rotatable relative to the main body by an angle of not less than 180 degrees. [6] An electronic device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the operating surface of the main body comprises a keyboard assembly and the further operating surface of the support body comprises a touchpad assembly. [7] Electronic device according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the support body is telescopic. [8] The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the electronic device is operable in the stand mode, wherein respective corresponding edges of the main body and the support body are arranged to rest on the support surface to prevent the operation surface of the main body from contacting the support surface in the stand mode. [9] An electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the electronic device is operable in a laptop mode, wherein the main body and the support body are arranged to lie flat on the support surface in the laptop mode. [10] An electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the electronic device is operable in a tablet mode, wherein the second body is arranged to lie flat against the first body in the tablet mode.

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